Dinah Washington

Tuscaloosa, US
Pop, R&B, Jazz
7.0bn all-time streams (16 Apr '26)

Solomon Burke

Philadelphia, US
R&B, Blues
654.9m all-time streams (12 Apr '26)

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Label: Apollo Records (2)

Apollo Records (2)

Also appears as "Apollo" only.
Formed in New York City in 1944 by Ike and Bess Berman, with Hy Siegel and Sam Schneider. The label recorded rhythm and blues, gospel, jazz, doowop, and popular music.
Purchased in '62 by [l753876]. In January 1963, [l123312] took over the operation and distribution while Apollo still retained its own label identity.
For unofficial releases, please use [l871558].


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